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Question #: 1
The nurse is reviewing recommended health practices with her older adult client. What would be included in the
teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. Compliance with dietary restrictions
B. Performance of regular exercise daily
C. Cessation of smoking
D. Arrangement for regular medical examinations
E. Annual pneumonia vaccination
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Question #: 2
The nurse knows that which of the following age-related illnes are thought to be the work of an accumulation of
free radicals?
A. Cognitive disorders
B. All Cancers
C. Bone disorders
D. Heart disease
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Question #: 3
The nurse notes that which of the following would be selected as an antioxidant for an older adult?
A. White meat
B. Vitamins E
C. Red meat
D. Vitamin K
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Question #: 4
, The nurse is providing client teaching to a 50-year-old female. Based on the application of the "Biological Clock"
theory of aging, which handout should the nurse offer the client?
A. "Perimenopause and Menopause: Most Frequently Asked Questions"
B. "Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risk of Antioxidant Supplements?"
C. "Exercise, Food, Sleep, and Fun: Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Older Adults"
D. "Healthy Nutrition is More than Just Counting Calories and Losing Weigh"
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Question #: 5
How would an elderly female be most likely to reduce the amount of the free radicals in her body?
A. Avoid animal fat
B. Take antioxidants daily
C. Build muscle mass
D. Perform outdoor exercise three times weekly
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Question #: 6
The client in the clinic tells the nurse she can “feel her biologic clock ticking.” The nurse knows the client views
aging based on which theory?
A. A Gene theory
B. A Programmed theory
C. A Rate of living theory
D. A Somatic mutation
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Question #: 7
A home health nurse cares for an older adult with hypertension. Which of the following would be the major focus
of care in this client?
A. Teaching about self-care that involves lifestyle change.
B. Compliance with his medication regimen.